‎The Hibernian Muse. Music for Ireland by Purcell and Cousser by Sestina

I. Overture

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

1:35

II. Great Parent, Hail!

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sestina, Peter Whelan

2:12

III. Another Century Commencing

Anthony Gregory, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

2:23

IV. After War’s Alarms Repeated

Christopher Bowen, Anthony Gregory, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

3:01

V. Awful Matron Take Thy Seat

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Aaron O’Hare

3:18

VI. She Was the First Who Did Inspire

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Sestina, Anthony Gregory, Christopher Bowen

1:56

VII. Succeeding Princes Next Recite

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Aaron O’Hare, Anthony Gregory

1:43

VIII. But Chiefly Recommend to Fame

Sestina, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

1:36

IX. Symphony

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

0:58

X. The Royal Patron Sung. Repair

Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

2:26

XI. Then a Second Ormond’s Story

Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan, Sestina, Irish Baroque Orchestra

2:40

A New Irish Tune, Z. 646 "Lilliburlero" (Arr. for Lute by Pablo FitzGerald)

Pablo FitzGerald

2:26

No. 1, Overture

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

2:44

No. 2, Recitativo. Such Harmony (Apollo)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Anthony Gregory

0:38

No. 3, Aria. Tuneful Virgins (Apollo)

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Anthony Gregory

1:31

No. 4, A Ground. No Other, Than Immortal Lays (The Nine Muses & Apollo)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Maria Keohane, Anthony Gregory, Sestina

3:58

No. 5, Menuet & Recitativo. She Climbs the Highest Pyramids of Glory (Calliope)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Maria Keohane

1:16

No. 6, Aria. Anna’s Deathless Acts Rehearsing (Calliope)

Maria Keohane, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

3:46

No. 7, Recitativo. Whilst Providence Supports Her (Clio)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Aisling Kenny

0:09

No. 8, Aria. Future Ages (Clio)

Aisling Kenny, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

1:55

No. 9, Recitativo. She Shines With Heavenly Graces (Erato)

Sarah Thursfield, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

0:19

No. 10, Aria. British Ladies’ Matchless Charms (Erato)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Sarah Thursfield

2:15

No. 11, Chorus. The Bold Britons from Field When Returned

Sestina, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

1:54

No. 12, Recitativo. Her Pleasing Aspect Charmeth! (Thalia)

Sinéad O’Kelly, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

0:36

No. 13, Aria. In Fortune’s Chariot Riding (Thalia)

Sinéad O’Kelly, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

1:58

No. 14, Recitativo. Her Conquering Arms Implored (Melpomene)

Maria Keohane, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

0:12

No. 15, Aria. Our Britain Never Gained (Melpomene)

Maria Keohane, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

3:28

No. 16, Recitativo. Let Her but Wish (Terpsichore)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Sinéad O’Kelly

0:20

No. 17, Aria. Fortune Caressing (Terpsichore)

Sinéad O’Kelly, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

1:02

No. 18, Chorus. True Loyalty’s All Shining

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Sestina

1:05

No. 19, Recitativo. These Tides of Joy O’erflowing (Euterpe)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Aisling Kenny

0:15

No. 20, Aria. Laurels That Adorn Her (Euterpe)

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Aisling Kenny

2:34

No. 21, Recitativo. How Many Ways She Conquers (Polymnia)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Maria Keohane

0:19

No. 22, Aria. Brightest Star (Polymnia)

Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

3:36

No. 23, Recitativo. Oh! Could She Ever Stay! (Urania)

Aisling Kenny, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

0:22

No. 24, Aria. Britain Fear to Lose Her Glory (Urania)

Aisling Kenny, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

1:44

No. 25, Recitativo. By Reason Anna Steereth (The Nine Muses & Apollo)

Sestina, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Anthony Gregory, Peter Whelan, Maria Keohane

0:42

No. 26, Aria à 2 & Chorus. While the Wheels of Time Are Moving (Calliope & Apollo)

Maria Keohane, Sestina, Peter Whelan, Anthony Gregory, Irish Baroque Orchestra

3:33

Sín síos agus suas liom

Aisling Kenny

1:21

Henry Purcell

Composer
Johann Kusser

Composer
Sestina

Chorus, Early Music Vocal Ensemble
Peter Whelan

Harpsichord, Conductor
Irish Baroque Orchestra

Baroque Music Ensemble

Mark Chambers

Producer
Philip Hobbs

Producer
Philip Hobbs

Engineer
Julia Thomas

Mastering Engineer, Post Production Engineer, Editing Engineer
Samantha Owens

Liner Notes
James Malton

Cover Art
Marc Veinturier

Keyboard Technician
Ciara Cavanagh

Orchestra Manager
Marco Borggreve

Photography
Timothée Van Der Stegen

Label Manager
Sarah Doyle

Photography
Doireann Kelly

Orchestra Manager

The Hibernian Muse. Music for Ireland by Purcell and Cousser

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